Colloquium 2 at the 5th WorldCALL Conference in Concepción, Chile

1. Mobile learning,
active learning
Joan-Tomàs Pujolà

2. introduction

3. news

4. m-learning
Mobile learning involves the
use of mobile technology,
either alone or in combination
with other information and
communication technology
(ICT),to enable learning
anytime and anywhere.
Learning can unfold in a variety
of ways: people can use mobile
devices to access educational
resources, connect with others,
or create content, both inside
and outside classrooms.
(UNESCO 2013, p.6)

5. polling:
synchronous
information
retrieval
Go to
PollEv.com/joantomaspuj240

6. the use of
devices
BYOD Bring Your Own Device

7. operating
systems take into account the operating systems
that students use

8. using
built-in tools
for language
learning
Audio and video player
Voice recorder
Camera – photo & video
+
Apps

9. a diversity of
apps
to choose
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2018/01/teachers-most-favourited-apps.html

10. use of
different
apps
online courses to learn languages
Duolingo
Memrise
busuu

11. types of
mlearning
tools for
language
learning
Educational apps
eBooks
Polling
Gamified tests
Multimedia recordings
Digital storytelling
QR codes
ePortfolio
Geosocial networking
Scavenger Hunts
Augmented Reality
Communication
Adapted from Pegrum (2017)

12. Building
interactive
activities
 GoConqr App
 Flashcards App
 Mind Maps App
 Quiz Maker App
 Slides App

13. Spark video
(Adobe)
https://spark.adobe.com/

14. communication
 Messenger
 Whatsapp
 Telegram
 twitter

15. communication
FaceTime
Skype
Google Hangouts
Instagram
Instagram Direct
Live video
Instagram stories

16. video
discussion
platform

17. geolocalization
Locatify SmartGuide
GoldHunt Education;Treasure hunts

18. flexibility for
classroom
management
QR Codes

19. Kahoot
effect
extrinsic motivation

20. flexibility in
the types of
MALL tasks
Palalas (2015)

21. six factors
time
place
 flexible
 bound
 Individual work
 group/pair work
grouping

22. MALL Task
Typology
1. TB-PF-GW time-bound, place-flexible, group/pair work
2. TF-PF-GW time-flexible, place-flexible, group/pair work
3. TB-PB-GW time-bound, place-bound, group/pair work
4. TF-PB-GW time-flexible, place-bound, group/pair work
5. TB-PF-IW time-bound, place-flexible, individual work
6. TF-PF-IW time-flexible, place-flexible, individual work
7. TB-PB-IW time-bound, place-bound, individual work
8. TF-PB-IW time-flexible, place-bound, individual work
Palalas (2015)

23. task
typology…

24. conclusion:
mlearning…
improves interaction with students
provides flexibility for classroom management
provides access to a diversity of
apps and a variety of task types
allows learners to control built-in tools for language learning
facilitates in and out-of-the-class tasks

25. references
Burston, J. (2013). Mobile-Assisted Language Learning: A Selected Annotated Bibliography of
Implementation Studies 1994-2012, Language Learning & Technology, vol.17, n.3. Retrieved from
http://llt.msu.edu/issues/october2013/burston.pdf
Godwin-Jones, R. (2011). Emerging Technologies. Mobile Apps for Language Learning. Language
Learning & Technology, vol.15, n.2. Retrieved from
http://llt.msu.edu/issues/june2011/emerging.pdf
Godwin-Jones, R. (2017). Smartphones and language learning. Language Learning & Technology,
21(2), 3–17. Retrieved from http://llt.msu.edu/issues/june2017/emerging.pdf
Hoven, D. & Palalas, A. (2013). The Design of Effective Mobile-enabled Tasks for ESP Students: A
Longitudinal Study. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/1SdoWR2
JISC. (2011/2015). Mobile learning. A practical guide for educational organisations planning to
implement a mobile learning initiative. Retrieved from https://jisc.ac.uk/full-guide/mobile-
learning
Palalas, A. (2015). The Ecological Perspective on the “Anytime Anyplace” of Mobile-Assisted
Language Learning. Texterbooks.com, Zamówienie nr S/2016/01/002504. Retrieved from
http://bit.ly/1SdrZIQ
Pegrum, M. (2014). Mobile Learning. Languages, Literacies ansd Cultures. London: Palgrave
Macmillan UK
Pegrum, M. (2017). Mobile Learning. Retrieved from http://markpegrum.com/tools-for-digital-
learning/mobile-learning/
UNESCO. (2013). Policy guidelines for mobile learning. Paris: UNESCO. Retrieved from:
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0021/002196/219641e.pdf

26. Joan-Tomàs Pujolà
jtpujola@ub.edu
Thank you
“El día menos pensado salgo a
la calle sin el móvil
y que sea los que Dios quiera.”
(anónimo en la red)